Buxton is the highest town in England and a major centre within the Peak District. In Roman times Buxton was famous for it thermal spring. Mary, Queen of Scots, visited Buxton on several occasions to use the spring while being kept a prisoner before her execution in 1587.
There are no longer any thermal springs in use in Buxton but the water is still famous as 'Buxton Bottled Spring Water' (which comes from 5,000 feet below).
Last year saw the restoration of the Buxton Pavilion Gardens completed. The gardens and pavilion buildings were the idea of the Duke of Devonshire back in 1863, when he and the good and great of Buxton formed the Buxton Improvement Company. The sole aim of this enterprise was to "add to the attractions and increase the prosperity of Buxton". They certainly did that adding The Playhouse, Concert Hall and the Opera House along with the 23 acres of grounds that make up the Pavilion Gardens.
Today the Gardens play host to a Resturant, Coffee Shop and Cafe plus numerous banquets, markets, concerts and other special occasions. You can even use this perfect setting for you special day as Pavilion Gardens hold a civil wedding licence.
